Urban Outfitters Photography Manager

Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we’ve become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button.

We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that''s truly authentic to them.

We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especiallyifyoushare our values:

Progressive — we move with the mood

Creative — we champion limitless minds

Inclusive — we open our platforms to all communities

Responsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environment

Compassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5

Sound like you, why not join us ?

Role Summary

As our Photography Manager, you will be responsible for owning the strategy and overseeing the day to day running of our creative in-house photography team. You’ll guide and inspire the team to deliver high quality imagery in line with UO brand aesthetic across still life, editorial and campaign imagery for all our product areas.

What You''ll Be Doing

Responsible for the day to day running of the studio team; inspire, lead and develop this teamWork closely with the Shoot Producers and Studio Manager to ensure schedule is set and imagery is delivered on timeManage team to shoot ecommerce and stills imagery, alongside model and creative campaign shootsEnsure photography team are adhering to overall brand direction across all product areas – Womenswear, Menswear, Accessories, Homeware, Media and Tech.Manage the Photography team to maintain setting up of sets, including studio lighting and all photography equipmentReview lighting set ups to continuously improve process and UO directionDevelop photography concepts, mood boards and creative direction for photography shootsKeep up to date with industry trends, best practises and new technologies in photographyLead and guide team to use software such as Phase One/Capture One and Photoshop and lightingProvide feedback and direction to team, operating calmly under pressure

What You''ll Need

Proven experience leading and guiding a photography team within a busy studioCreative with the ability to formulate ideas quickly and effectivelyExperience in creating online content and file management systems.Strong leader and team player, able to guide, lead and inspire othersAbility to work well to deadlines and under pressurePractical thinker and able to take initiativeAbility and some experience shooting model preferredConfident user with Canon, Capture One, Profoto and Arri systemsStrong technical skills in lighting

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The Perks

Work-life Balance

Flexible start and finish timesBring your dog to work

Wellbeing

Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial healthFully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym membershipsPrivate Medical Insurance

Employee Discount

Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands

Community

One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice

Travel

Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan

Continued Development

We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

Equal Opportunity Statement

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Employment type Full-timeJob function

Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information TechnologyIndustries Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Consumer ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Urban Outfitters Europe by 2xGet notified about new Photography Manager jobs in

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